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In reply to the discussion: Something kind of hit me today. [View all]Rhiannon12866
(202,970 posts)7. The other thing about him, besides being incredibly smart
Is that he does the research on absolutely everything - unlike the current occupant. He talked a great deal about his efforts to achieve peace for Israel - another of his life goals - and the Camp David Accords. Both Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin came close to walking away more than once, but the president had done his homework. He had gotten to know both men and the details of their lives and their issues. He was able to reach them on a personal level, appealed to Menachem Begin by giving him mementos of this historic peace agreement for all his grandchildren. He knew all their names...
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When he was first elected, he reached out to the remaining living presidents
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2017
#12
I disagree with this point. I believe polling shows Republicans changed with Gingrich.
SleeplessinSoCal
Feb 2017
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